Trees of Missouri Field Guide (Tree Identification Guides) - Softcover

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Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children’s books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

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White Poplar
Populus alba

Family: Willow (Salicaceae)

Height: 40-60' (12-18 m)

Tree: medium-sized tree with single or multiple trunks, open widely spreading crown

Leaf: lobed, maple-shaped, 2-5" (5-12.5 cm) in length, alternately attached, 3 pointed lobes, few rounded teeth, light green above and chalky white below, covered with white hairs, silky white when young

Bark: dark brown color and deeply furrowed near base, yellowish white color with dark horizontal marks (lenticels) and smooth upper

Flower: catkin, 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) long, composed of many tiny flowers, 1/4" (.6 cm) wide

Fruit: catkin-like fruit, 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) long, composed of many capsules that open and release many tiny cottony seeds, which float on the wind

Fall Color: yellow to brown

Origin/Age: non-native, introduced to the U.S. from Europe; 100-125 years

Habitat: wide variety of soils, sun

Range: throughout, planted in parks, yards, along roads

Stan’s Notes: The maple-like lobed leaves of the White Poplar are unusual for a member of the Populus genus. Buds and leaf undersides are covered with tiny white hairs, giving newly budded leaves a whitish-colored appearance and the species its common name. Also known as Silver-leaf Poplar or European White Poplar, it was among the first trees that were introduced to North America from Europe during colonial times. A fast-growing tree with several varieties sold. Species name alba means “white.”